Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City — World's Best Bar 2025
Hidden behind a door marked only with the number 13 in Juárez, this 32-seat reservation-only bar has taken the global crown. The Mexi-Thai cocktail — tequila fat-washed with coconut oil, makrut lime leaf distillate and clarified tomato — is one of the most creative drinks on earth. First Mexican bar ever to hold the world title. Extraordinary.
The White Negroni Is Everywhere in 2026 — Here's Why
Gin, Suze, and Lillet Blanc. Three ingredients, one cocktail that has taken over the world's best bars. Lighter, more floral, and more herbaceous than the classic red Negroni, the White Negroni is 2026's breakout serve. We tracked it across 12 cities to find the best versions and the story behind its sudden surge.
Athletic Brewing and the Non-Alcoholic Revolution That Is Reshaping Craft Beer
Non-alcoholic beverage sales hit $740 million in 2025 and are on track to break $1 billion in 2026. Athletic Brewing's Run Wild IPA led the charge — a zero-percent beer that actually tastes like beer. We spoke to the founders and tasted the full range. The wellness drinking movement is no longer a niche: it is the mainstream.
Whispering Angel 2024 Review — Provence Rosé at Its Peak
The 2024 vintage from Château d'Esclans is the best Whispering Angel we have tasted in five years. Pale, crisp, with notes of strawberry, white peach, and a long mineral finish. We put it up against six rival Provence rosés in a blind tasting and it won every category. The gold standard of summer drinking remains exactly that.
Nikka From The Barrel — Why This Is Still the World's Best Value Whisky
At around $50 for a 500ml bottle, Nikka From The Barrel sits at 51.4% ABV and delivers complexity that rivals whisky three times the price. Dried fruit, vanilla, malt, and slow-building warmth from the dual-cask marriage. VinePair named it to their 50 Best Spirits of 2025 list and we agree completely. If you can find it, buy two.
Five Shifts That Are Actually Changing What We Drink in 2026
The Martini renaissance has arrived. Low-ABV aperitif culture is mainstream. Local sourcing is replacing imports. Consumers are drinking earlier in the day and less overall — 49% of Americans plan to cut back in 2026 vs. 24% in 2023. We break down the five real trends reshaping bars and what they mean for drinkers worldwide.